2015 Airstream Interstate problems & recalls

Problem: Airstream, inc. (airstream) is recalling certain model year 2015 interstate motorhomes manufactured from october 6, 2014, through march 25, 2015, and built on a mercedes-benz sprinter chassis. in the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal crash, may have been installed incorrectly.

Risk: If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal crash, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Mercedes benz will notify owners on behalf of airstream, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, correct the abutting wedge installation, free of charge. owners were notified on april 10, 2015. owners may contact airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111 or owners may contact mercedes-benz sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Problem: Airstream, inc. (airstream) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 airstream interstate ncv3 b motorhomes manufactured august 1, 2014, to may 18, 2015. in the affected vehicles, if the screen door is in the closed position and the vehicle's curbside sliding door is closed, the motorhome occupants may not be able to move the screen door in order to open the sliding door to exit the vehicle.

Risk: If occupants are unable to open the sliding door and exit the vehicle in the event of an emergency, they would be at an increased risk of injury.

Fix: Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will attach a stop on the screen door to keep the sliding door from shutting if the screen door is closed, free of charge. the recall began on june 29, 2015. owners may contact airstream customer service at 1-937-596-6111 extension 7401 or 7411.